Local Radio
While it may not feel like it, the 2024/2025 school year is fast approaching, and parents are encouraged to start getting their children ready for the year. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says one thing parents should start doing soon is getting their kids back on a healthy bedtime routine. Merkens says scheduling…
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Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says the Ada Police Department along with the City of Ada is discussing potential changes to a pair of heavily used intersections in town after a series of dangerous incidents. Hager says one of the intersections that they are looking to make changes to is the one at the corner…
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In April, a team from Essentia Health-Ada went to the Dominican Republic with Haiti Eye Mission to help provide critical eye care. Angie Skyberg was one of those from Ada who made the trip. Skyberg says they were able to help many people. Skyberg tells R&J News she would be interested in making a similar…
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Three retail service stations in the region are among 16 that will receive grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to increase access to sales of motor fuels that contain at least 15 percent ethanol. Kenny’s Tire and Auto of Bemidji and the Sabin C Store will both receive $199,000 grants, while Station 59 in…
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NDSU Extension will be holding their annual Plot Day in St. Thomas North Dakota on Tuesday. NDSU Research & Extension Entomologist Dr. Mark Botel tells us what we can expect from the event. Dr Botel especially encourages producers who want to learn more about spring tail to attend, as they will be featuring spring tail…
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The Holiday season may be months away, but the Holiday Meals project out of Erskine is starting to plan for their upcoming events, and is in need of donations. Project organizer Erin Green says she is worried about the project due to a lack of donations, but a record demand. Green tells us more about…
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The Annual Twin Valley Town and Country Days Celebration wrapped up a weekend of summer fun this Sunday. Twin Valley Community Club President Mark Askelson says the celebration was a massive success, and thanks everyone for the support. The Twin Valley Community Club put a lot of focus into kids events this year, and Askelson…
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The 5th Annual Benedictine Living Community Ada ATV Fun Run is fast approaching, but there’s still time to get registered. Cassie Visser of the Benedictine Foundation tells us what you can expect from the event, and how you can get registered. Visser says all money raised from the Fun Run will go toward their ceiling…
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Barley production across the Red River Valley has been steadily declining over years, but new interests in barley have kept its production alive across the region. University of Minnesota Barley Breeder Kevin Smith explains why some producers are mixing barley into their crop rotations despite it tending to be less luxurious. When barley production was…
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Summer programming continues this week at Itasca State Park, and the park will be introducing some new events to their schedule. Park Naturalist Connie Cox gives us the rundown of some of this week’s events. Programming continues into the weekend with a chance to do some yoga and take in some local talent. For more…
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